Go Forth and Forage: A Guide to Foraging Over 50 of the Most Common Edible & Medicinal North American Mushrooms in Bloomington, MN

Let expert forager and Appalachian native Whitney Johnson (@appalachian_forager) be your friendly guide to foraging over 50 North American species of edible and medicinal fungi.
Go Forth and Forage
is a
detailed field guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing wild-foraged mushrooms
through all four seasons. From spring treasures such as morels and woodears, to summer finds like black trumpets, chicken of the woods, and boletes, straight through to fall and winter harvests of lion’s mane, oyster, and enoki, each species profile includes
color photos
,
identification advice to confirm edibility
, and tips on how to harvest responsibly. You’ll also find
culinary preparation advice and recipes
to feast on your finds successfully and deliciously.
In her signature warm and folksy tone, Johnson also offers insight on:
How to find wild mushrooms (hint: identifying trees is involved)
Understanding mushroom anatomy and how it informs your harvest
The best gear for mushroom foraging, from knives and bags to clothes and boots
Using spore prints to help confirm proper identification
Words of wisdom on what to do
before
you take a bite
Being a responsible and ethical forager
Common mushroom myths
Finding and using mushrooms in medicinal forms, such as tinctures and teas
Humans have foraged for wild mushrooms for untold generations. Now, with help from
, you’ll be on your way to
mastering this age-old skill
and enjoying all the delicacies the craft of mushroom foraging has to offer.